During Preoperative Teaching, the Nurse Advises the Client Who Smokes

question 31

Multiple Choice

During preoperative teaching, the nurse advises the client who smokes on an important health promotion measure to take before elective surgery, which is to

• A) ask the physician for nicotine patches.
• B) cut down by half the amount smoked per day.
• C) increase fluid intake to reduce risk of thrombosis.
• D) stop smoking at once.

Identify the reasons and factors influencing the success of training programs.

Distinguish between training and development and understand their relevance in organizational contexts.

Understand the role of competency assessments in training.

Grasp the design principles of effective training programs and the importance of instructional objectives.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion, behavior, and motivation, particularly known for its role in processing fear.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Facial Expressions

The movements of the facial muscles that convey the emotional state of an individual to observers.

Drive-Reduction

A motivational theory suggesting that the primary purpose of behavior is to reduce drives or needs, thereby returning the organism to a state of homeostasis or balance.